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These breeds are considered especially easy-going, patient and child-friendly in everyday family life. The selection is based on the breed's typical character – but socialisation, training and respectful interaction between child and dog remain decisive. Every dog is an individual.
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Beagle

FCI 6 · Nr. 161

A cheerful pack hound with an incorruptible nose.

Small~12–15 years
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Bernese Mountain Dog

FCI 2 · Nr. 45

Friendly, tricolour farm and family dog from the Emmental.

Large~7–9 years
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Bichon Frisé

FCI 9 · Nr. 215

White ball of wool with a cheerful nature.

Small~14–16 years
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Bolognese

FCI 9 · Nr. 196

A calm white companion with a cloud-like coat.

Small~12–14 years
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Boston Terrier

FCI 9 · Nr. 140

The 'American Gentleman' in a tuxedo.

Small~11–14 years
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Boxer

FCI 2 · Nr. 144

Playful, loyal family dog full of energy.

Large~10–12 years
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

FCI 9 · Nr. 136

A gentle, friendly lapdog — ideal as a family and senior's dog.

Small~9–14 years
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English Cocker Spaniel

FCI 8 · Nr. 5

The cheerful 'ever-wagger' - England's most popular spaniel.

Small~12–14 years
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Eurasier

FCI 5 · Nr. 291

The balanced family dog among the spitz breeds.

Medium~12–14 years
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French Bulldog

FCI 9 · Nr. 101

Charming city dog with bat ears — affectionate and calm.

Small~9–12 years
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Golden Retriever

FCI 8 · Nr. 111

A gentle, golden family dog — patient and good-natured.

Large~10–12 years
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Great Dane

FCI 2 · Nr. 235

The elegant 'Apollo among dogs'.

Giant~7–10 years
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

FCI 2 · Nr. 58

The largest of the four Sennenhund breeds — calm, powerful, good-natured.

Very large~8–11 years
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Havanese

FCI 9 · Nr. 250

Lively Cuban Bichon for the whole family.

Small~13–15 years
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Hungarian Shorthaired Vizsla

FCI 7 · Nr. 57

Hungary's golden shadow.

Large~12–14 years
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Labrador Retriever

FCI 8 · Nr. 122

Switzerland's most popular breed — friendly, playful, uncomplicated.

Large~10–12 years
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Leonberger

FCI 2 · Nr. 145

The gentle giant from Leonberg.

Giant~8–10 years
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Miniature Poodle

FCI 9 · Nr. 172

A small, clever poodle with a big personality.

Small~13–16 years
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Newfoundland

FCI 2 · Nr. 50

The born water rescuer.

Giant~8–10 years
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Pug

FCI 9 · Nr. 253

A rounded charmer with a wrinkled face — 'multum in parvo'.

Small~12–14 years
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Samoyed

FCI 5 · Nr. 212

The smiling white sled dog from Siberia.

Medium~12–14 years
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Shih Tzu

FCI 9 · Nr. 208

A small lion dog with a princely bearing.

Small~11–14 years
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St. Bernard

FCI 2 · Nr. 61

Switzerland's national dog — heir to the rescue dogs of the Great St. Bernard.

Giant~8–10 years
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier

FCI 3 · Nr. 76

A muscular powerhouse and a loving family dog. (Subject to a permit requirement in several cantons.)

Medium~12–14 years
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Standard Poodle

FCI 9 · Nr. 172

The largest of the four poodles — clever, sporty and barely shedding.

Large~12–14 years
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Whippet

FCI 10 · Nr. 162

A small, elegant sighthound - the 'pocket-sized racehorse'.

Medium~12–15 years
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White Swiss Shepherd Dog

FCI 1 · Nr. 347

Always white, intelligent and sensitive — a family and sport dog.

Medium-large~12–14 years
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That helps you make well-informed decisions for your dog, whether it is about the next outing, the right breed or the applicable cantonal rules. Whether puppy, family dog or senior: here you will find reliable information for every stage of your companion’s life.

We keep the content updated and add to it continuously, so you can rely on current and verifiable information. For more on health, training, nutrition and everyday life with a dog, take a look at our detailed guide articles.

We also show you what to look out for when choosing and which questions are worth asking before you decide. Our aim is to give you reliable, clearly structured information so that you and your dog can enjoy everyday life together with peace of mind.